Swansea Town Beach
Swansea, MA
Swansea Town Beach sits on Mount Hope Bay and faces south, so it catches sun most of the day. Lifeguards are on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from mid June through Labor Day. There is a playground, restrooms and rinse stations, and the town asks you to pack out your own trash.
A well staffed, family friendly town beach, but there is no trash service and strict animal and alcohol rules.
How we score beachesThere is a parking fee at the beach shack, plus a free one hour parking option. No animals are allowed on any beach areas under town regulations, and alcohol is prohibited.
Parking fee collected at the beach shack, with a free one hour option.
Restrooms and rinse stations are on site; check with the town for access details.
No animals are allowed on any beach areas.
Mid June to Labor Day is lifeguard season and the warmest stretch on the bay. The south facing shore gets plenty of afternoon sun.
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